1 Kings 11:12

1 Kings Old Testament

WEB

Notwithstanding I will not do it in your days, for David your father's sake; but I will tear it out of the hand of your son.

KJV

Notwithstanding in thy days I will not do it for David thy father’s sake: but I will rend it out of the hand of thy son.

Commentary

Commentary

Notwithstanding in thy days I will not do it for David thy father's sake,.... Not for the merits of David, but the promises made to him, Sa2 7:12 , but I will rend it out of the hand of thy son; and immediate successor, Rehoboam.